Sundance Institute has announced the alumni and artists who will lend their support as members of the 2012 Sundance London Host Committee by promoting and participating in various panels and events.

“Sundance London is an exciting event for us, and we’re thrilled to have the support of our many friends and Sundance Alumni in the U.K,” says John Cooper, director of the Sundance Film Festival. “We’re especially privileged to have the support of our Sundance London Host Committee – a group of Sundance artist alumni and supporters who are helping us to make our first year in London an amazing experience.”

This year’s members include several familiar names:

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje – Acting credits include recurring roles on television series Lost and Oz. Participated as a Fellow at the 2007 Sundance Institute Directors Lab with his project Farming.

Richard Ayoade – Actor/writer/director, featured in a recurring role on the popular UK television series The IT Crowd. Directed the 2011 Sundance Film Festival Official Selection Submarine. Read more about Richard Ayoade.